Tommy Robinson arrives at court ahead of harassment trial
The political activist is accused of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence.
Political activist Tommy Robinson has arrived at court ahead of his trial for the alleged harassment of two journalists.
Robinson, 43, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence to MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber through his X account between August 5 and 7 2024.
He arrived to cheers from supporters, including a man in a Union flag suit, at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, and spoke to them at length outside the court building ahead of his five-day trial.
Robinson, who founded the English Defence League, entered not guilty pleas to the charges in July last year.
He is accused of harassment causing fear of violence through X posts and direct messages, and an alleged telephone call on August 5 2024, in which he is accused of telling Mr Young he would visit his house, saying: “I’m coming to get you.”
One of the direct messages Robinson is accused of sending Mr Dirnhuber on X on the same day allegedly said: “I’ll be knocking at your door.”
On Sunday evening, he posted on social media to thank “everyone for the messages of love and support ahead of the latest round of lawfare being used against me”.